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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Bring You Enlightenment /Genko-an Temple, Kyoto, Japan

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源光庵 悟りの窓と迷いの窓 SWC
円で大宇宙、悟りとし、禅と円通の心を、
四角で人間の生涯、迷いとし、生老病死・四苦八苦を表す。
Windows of enlightenment and ambivalance.
The circle signifies macrocosmos and zen"禅".
Meanwhile, the square represents human lives, ambivalance, life, aging, disease, and death.

3 comments:

  1. simple and speaks beyond words. This is how life should be for all. Peaceful. Many blessings

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  2. gorgeous colors and beautiful architecture!
    the windows are really original! I'm sensitive to this photo!
    :)) bye**

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  3. Stephanie
    I absolutely agree!
    Thanks for leaving the comment.


    Mahon
    It is hard to understand the meanings,
    but I was really happy to be there.

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